Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Jan 8th 2006, 9:53 am
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Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Who fancies a meet at the Story Bridge Hotel on Australia Day for the World Championship Cockroach Races? Thursday 26th January.
And before you accuse me of losing the plot, I have attached a link which proves that I am not making this up. The event has been going on since 1982 and is heavily attended and sounds like a good time is had by all.
http://www.2camels.com/destination371.php3
I phoned up the hotel to try and work out where they stage the event. Apparently they close off the road and the racing 'ring' is set up opposite the pub on a grass verge. There is no cover charge. Just turn up.
The doors open at 11:00 o'clock - the first race is at 12:00, and there are thirteen races throughout the day. All sections of the hotel / pub are open to the public, and a lot of the furniture is removed to make room for the mass of people who descend upon the pub for this weird event.
And if you get bored and wish to continue your Australia Day celebrations elsewhere then Southbank have got all sorts of things going on including a firework display at 7:30pm, free river cruises on the Kookaburra River Queen, free cinema at the Suncorp piazza (10am - Young Einstein - 12noon - Danny Deckchair - 2pm - The Castle - 8pm - The Dish
Also 'The Paradise Food’s Australia Day Parade' : community groups, professional performers, marching bands and street theatre entertainers - the parade will depart from the corner of William and Queen Streets, move across Victoria Bridge, continue down Melbourne St, turn left into Grey Street and finish at the Ernest Street roundabout, South Bank.
I think there might be an F1-11 flyover too - but I spotted that on the Roma Street Parklands celebration, so I haven't been able to 100% confirm this - but if its true then I'm guessing it would be over the Story Bridge.
Anyway - anyone up for it? Last time we had a meet in the Story Bridge it was really difficult to find people cos its so large. So I suggest if you're interested then let me know on this thread (please don't PM me - my inbox is full!) and I'll PM you back with my mobile no. so you can text me on the day to find out where we're standing.
Netta
And before you accuse me of losing the plot, I have attached a link which proves that I am not making this up. The event has been going on since 1982 and is heavily attended and sounds like a good time is had by all.
http://www.2camels.com/destination371.php3
I phoned up the hotel to try and work out where they stage the event. Apparently they close off the road and the racing 'ring' is set up opposite the pub on a grass verge. There is no cover charge. Just turn up.
The doors open at 11:00 o'clock - the first race is at 12:00, and there are thirteen races throughout the day. All sections of the hotel / pub are open to the public, and a lot of the furniture is removed to make room for the mass of people who descend upon the pub for this weird event.
And if you get bored and wish to continue your Australia Day celebrations elsewhere then Southbank have got all sorts of things going on including a firework display at 7:30pm, free river cruises on the Kookaburra River Queen, free cinema at the Suncorp piazza (10am - Young Einstein - 12noon - Danny Deckchair - 2pm - The Castle - 8pm - The Dish
Also 'The Paradise Food’s Australia Day Parade' : community groups, professional performers, marching bands and street theatre entertainers - the parade will depart from the corner of William and Queen Streets, move across Victoria Bridge, continue down Melbourne St, turn left into Grey Street and finish at the Ernest Street roundabout, South Bank.
I think there might be an F1-11 flyover too - but I spotted that on the Roma Street Parklands celebration, so I haven't been able to 100% confirm this - but if its true then I'm guessing it would be over the Story Bridge.
Anyway - anyone up for it? Last time we had a meet in the Story Bridge it was really difficult to find people cos its so large. So I suggest if you're interested then let me know on this thread (please don't PM me - my inbox is full!) and I'll PM you back with my mobile no. so you can text me on the day to find out where we're standing.
Netta
Jan 8th 2006, 10:52 am
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Hey guys, how's it going?
Sounds interesting! We'll be up for it but I probably won't look as I really hate roaches! Honestly they make me feel sick! I'll give you a call through the week. We were just talking about Oz day and what to do.
Knackered! Family have gone now and we've been furniture shopping all week! Slowly getting the new place organised to move into next weekend.
Take care, talk soon.
Jo & Steve
Sounds interesting! We'll be up for it but I probably won't look as I really hate roaches! Honestly they make me feel sick! I'll give you a call through the week. We were just talking about Oz day and what to do.
Knackered! Family have gone now and we've been furniture shopping all week! Slowly getting the new place organised to move into next weekend.
Take care, talk soon.
Jo & Steve
Jan 8th 2006, 10:53 am
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Originally Posted by JohnAndNetta
Who fancies a meet at the Story Bridge Hotel on Australia Day for the World Championship Cockroach Races? Thursday 26th January.
And before you accuse me of losing the plot, I have attached a link which proves that I am not making this up. The event has been going on since 1982 and is heavily attended and sounds like a good time is had by all.
http://www.2camels.com/destination371.php3
I phoned up the hotel to try and work out where they stage the event. Apparently they close off the road and the racing 'ring' is set up opposite the pub on a grass verge. There is no cover charge. Just turn up.
The doors open at 11:00 o'clock - the first race is at 12:00, and there are thirteen races throughout the day. All sections of the hotel / pub are open to the public, and a lot of the furniture is removed to make room for the mass of people who descend upon the pub for this weird event.
And if you get bored and wish to continue your Australia Day celebrations elsewhere then Southbank have got all sorts of things going on including a firework display at 7:30pm, free river cruises on the Kookaburra River Queen, free cinema at the Suncorp piazza (10am - Young Einstein - 12noon - Danny Deckchair - 2pm - The Castle - 8pm - The Dish
Also 'The Paradise Food’s Australia Day Parade' : community groups, professional performers, marching bands and street theatre entertainers - the parade will depart from the corner of William and Queen Streets, move across Victoria Bridge, continue down Melbourne St, turn left into Grey Street and finish at the Ernest Street roundabout, South Bank.
I think there might be an F1-11 flyover too - but I spotted that on the Roma Street Parklands celebration, so I haven't been able to 100% confirm this - but if its true then I'm guessing it would be over the Story Bridge.
Anyway - anyone up for it? Last time we had a meet in the Story Bridge it was really difficult to find people cos its so large. So I suggest if you're interested then let me know on this thread (please don't PM me - my inbox is full!) and I'll PM you back with my mobile no. so you can text me on the day to find out where we're standing.
Netta
And before you accuse me of losing the plot, I have attached a link which proves that I am not making this up. The event has been going on since 1982 and is heavily attended and sounds like a good time is had by all.
http://www.2camels.com/destination371.php3
I phoned up the hotel to try and work out where they stage the event. Apparently they close off the road and the racing 'ring' is set up opposite the pub on a grass verge. There is no cover charge. Just turn up.
The doors open at 11:00 o'clock - the first race is at 12:00, and there are thirteen races throughout the day. All sections of the hotel / pub are open to the public, and a lot of the furniture is removed to make room for the mass of people who descend upon the pub for this weird event.
And if you get bored and wish to continue your Australia Day celebrations elsewhere then Southbank have got all sorts of things going on including a firework display at 7:30pm, free river cruises on the Kookaburra River Queen, free cinema at the Suncorp piazza (10am - Young Einstein - 12noon - Danny Deckchair - 2pm - The Castle - 8pm - The Dish
Also 'The Paradise Food’s Australia Day Parade' : community groups, professional performers, marching bands and street theatre entertainers - the parade will depart from the corner of William and Queen Streets, move across Victoria Bridge, continue down Melbourne St, turn left into Grey Street and finish at the Ernest Street roundabout, South Bank.
I think there might be an F1-11 flyover too - but I spotted that on the Roma Street Parklands celebration, so I haven't been able to 100% confirm this - but if its true then I'm guessing it would be over the Story Bridge.
Anyway - anyone up for it? Last time we had a meet in the Story Bridge it was really difficult to find people cos its so large. So I suggest if you're interested then let me know on this thread (please don't PM me - my inbox is full!) and I'll PM you back with my mobile no. so you can text me on the day to find out where we're standing.
Netta
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Jan 8th 2006, 11:01 am
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
cockroaches :scared: yuk sounds an intersting day though,we ll be there 
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Jan 8th 2006, 11:21 am
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Originally Posted by JG04
Hey guys, how's it going?
Sounds interesting! We'll be up for it but I probably won't look as I really hate roaches! Honestly they make me feel sick! I'll give you a call through the week. We were just talking about Oz day and what to do.
Knackered! Family have gone now and we've been furniture shopping all week! Slowly getting the new place organised to move into next weekend.
Take care, talk soon.
Jo & Steve
Sounds interesting! We'll be up for it but I probably won't look as I really hate roaches! Honestly they make me feel sick! I'll give you a call through the week. We were just talking about Oz day and what to do.
Knackered! Family have gone now and we've been furniture shopping all week! Slowly getting the new place organised to move into next weekend.
Take care, talk soon.
Jo & Steve
Nice to hear from you - sorry about missing the kayaking - how did you rate it? We had every intention of joining you but I hurt my back just before - we were doing some major tree dumping at Chandler refuse tip and we also managed to accumulate over 50 black rubbish sacks of leaves - all filled to capacity! So I managed to trap a nerve or something strange. I'm so unfit its embarrassing - today we went for our first cycle ride from Wynnum to Manly to Lota and back. Not very far, but a start on my new year keep fit campaign.
Don't worry about not being able to look at the cockroaches - to be honest they are probably the things I hate most about Australia so I'll be closing my eyes and feeling sick too!
speak soon - Netta
Jan 8th 2006, 11:27 am
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Originally Posted by karenjc
Sounds good Netta - count us in!!!
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That's great news. I have just asked John to phone the Story Bridge pub again to make sure that young children are allowed - and the guy said that because this is predominantly a hotel, there is absolutely no problem, as long as they are with an adult. So that's good news for anyone with kids then.
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Jan 8th 2006, 10:01 pm
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Jan 8th 2006, 10:27 pm
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Hi,
Kayaking was great, really hard work though as the sea and currents were strong. Also my niece (we were in a double kayak) decided to give up on the return journey so I had to do all the paddling! She still managed to shout orders at me though! Was sore the next day. Anyway I am stalling completely! Surrounded by boxes, hoping they will pack themselves!
Better get to it!
Kayaking was great, really hard work though as the sea and currents were strong. Also my niece (we were in a double kayak) decided to give up on the return journey so I had to do all the paddling! She still managed to shout orders at me though! Was sore the next day. Anyway I am stalling completely! Surrounded by boxes, hoping they will pack themselves!
Better get to it!
Originally Posted by JohnAndNetta
Hi Jo -
Nice to hear from you - sorry about missing the kayaking - how did you rate it? We had every intention of joining you but I hurt my back just before - we were doing some major tree dumping at Chandler refuse tip and we also managed to accumulate over 50 black rubbish sacks of leaves - all filled to capacity! So I managed to trap a nerve or something strange. I'm so unfit its embarrassing - today we went for our first cycle ride from Wynnum to Manly to Lota and back. Not very far, but a start on my new year keep fit campaign.
Don't worry about not being able to look at the cockroaches - to be honest they are probably the things I hate most about Australia so I'll be closing my eyes and feeling sick too!
speak soon - Netta
Nice to hear from you - sorry about missing the kayaking - how did you rate it? We had every intention of joining you but I hurt my back just before - we were doing some major tree dumping at Chandler refuse tip and we also managed to accumulate over 50 black rubbish sacks of leaves - all filled to capacity! So I managed to trap a nerve or something strange. I'm so unfit its embarrassing - today we went for our first cycle ride from Wynnum to Manly to Lota and back. Not very far, but a start on my new year keep fit campaign.
Don't worry about not being able to look at the cockroaches - to be honest they are probably the things I hate most about Australia so I'll be closing my eyes and feeling sick too!
speak soon - Netta
Jan 9th 2006, 6:14 am
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
count us in!!!
always up for a bit of racing as long as i don't have to get anywhere near them!
always up for a bit of racing as long as i don't have to get anywhere near them!
Jan 9th 2006, 10:44 pm
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
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Jan 9th 2006, 11:49 pm
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Not 100% if we'll be up, may stick to the GC.... Will let you know 
looks good fun though
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looks good fun though Sue x
Jan 10th 2006, 9:55 pm
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Originally Posted by JohnAndNetta
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Either that or for some strange reason you dislike cockroaches. Can't imagine why......
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Jan 12th 2006, 4:29 am
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Originally Posted by JohnAndNetta
I shall continue to bump this but I'm beginning to realise that there can't possibly be any other expats near Brisbane CBD - we must be the only ones! - you're all on the GC, or Bayside!
Either that or for some strange reason you dislike cockroaches. Can't imagine why......
Netta
Either that or for some strange reason you dislike cockroaches. Can't imagine why......
Netta
Jan 12th 2006, 4:52 am
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Re: Cockroach Racing - Australia Day
Originally Posted by JohnAndNetta
bump
Bump again
Jan 12th 2006, 8:48 am
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for bumps sake